Isaiah 21:12-16
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 21
12The watchman says, 'Morning comes but also night. If you would inquire, inquire; Come back again.'King James Version
13The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
14The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
15For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.
16For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 21
12The watchman said, "Morning has come, and also night. If you want to ask, ask! Come back again."
13A pronouncement concerning Arabia: In the desert brush you will camp for the night, you caravans of Dedanites.
14Bring water for the thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema meet the refugees with food.
15For they have fled from swords, from the drawn sword, from the bow that is strung, and from the stress of battle.
New Living Translation
English Standard Version
Chapter 21
12The watchman says: “Morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire; come back again.” 13The oracle concerning Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia you will lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.
14To the thirsty bring water; meet the fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema.
15For they have fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the press of battle.
16For thus the Lord said to me, “Within a year, according to the years of a hired worker, all the glory of Kedar will come to an end.
New International Version
New King James Version
13The burden against Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, O you traveling companies of Dedanites.
14O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Bring water to him who is thirsty; With their bread they met him who fled.
15For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, From the bent bow, and from the distress of war.